Land + Planning

Most people searching for a granny flat in Queensland are actually looking for something better. They want a self-contained dwelling in their backyard — with a proper bathroom, kitchen, and living space — that feels like a real home, not

If your acreage block sits near bushland — and in South East Queensland, most do — your BAL rating will affect what you can build, what materials you can use, and how much the whole thing costs. Most people don’t

Why This Article Exists The most common question we get is some version of “how much does one of these cost?” It sounds simple. It isn’t. The problem is that most companies in this space answer the question in one

Why Size Limits Vary There is no single statewide size limit for secondary dwellings in Queensland. The State Government defines what a secondary dwelling is, but each local council determines how big it can be, where it can sit on

The Short Version A secondary dwelling is a self-contained home — with its own kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living area — on the same lot as your primary house. It’s smaller than the main dwelling, shares the same address, and

1. Why This Guide Exists If you own acreage in South East Queensland and you’ve thought about putting a second dwelling on your land — for family, for income, for a home office, or just for breathing room — you’ve